AO North America Digital Badges
Verifiable credentials for continuing professional development
Demonstrate your commitment to learning
Being an orthopedic surgeon means continuously pursuing knowledge and skills necessary to achieve best possible patient outcomes.
AO North America recognizes this commitment and hopes to honor it by granting unique, verifiable credentials as evidence of your hard work towards professional development.
Display your badge in online spaces to endorse your specialized skills and your value as a surgeon.
Authenticated credential
Each digital badge contains verified metadata that describes your qualifications and the process required to earn them
Accessible anywhere
Every badge you earn is paperless, portable, and free-of-charge for you to own and manage
Share with your network
Digital badges can be used in email signatures, digital resumes, and on social media sites such as LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter
Explore AO NA courses and events offering badges
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